Cruise itinerary
9-Night Americas Cruise from Puntarenas
9 nights · Americas · 8 ports of call
9-night Americas cruise aboard Crystal Serenity, departing Puntarenas and calling at Playa Flamingo, Acajutla, At Sea, Zihuatanejo, Manzanillo, Mexico and Puerto Vallarta and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Crystal Serenity
- Cruise line
- Crystal
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Americas · South America
- Departs
- Puntarenas
- Returns
- San Diego, California
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Puntarenas
A Pacific port city on a narrow sandy spit on Costa Rica's central coast. It serves chiefly as a gateway inland to rainforests and volcanoes, with a long beachfront promenade and boats out to the Gulf of Nicoya's islands.
- Gulf of Nicoya
- Beachfront paseo
- Rainforest gateway
- Day2
Playa Flamingo
- Day3
Acajutla
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Zihuatanejo
- Day6
Manzanillo, Mexico
- Day7
Puerto Vallarta
A resort city on Mexico's Pacific coast, set where the Sierra Madre meets Banderas Bay. Its cobbled Zona Romántica and the seaside Malecón promenade anchor an old town of churches and galleries, with whale-watching in the bay through the winter months.
- The Malecón
- Zona Romántica
- Banderas Bay
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
At Sea
- Day10
San Diego, California
A relaxed harbour city in southern California, known for its mild climate and broad natural bay. The waterfront holds the historic Gaslamp Quarter and maritime museums, with the green expanse of Balboa Park and its zoo just inland.
- Balboa Park
- Gaslamp Quarter
- San Diego Zoo
Upcoming departures
- 12 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Americas Cruise from Puntarenas FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Americas cruise calls at Puntarenas, Playa Flamingo, Acajutla, At Sea, Zihuatanejo, Manzanillo, Mexico, Puerto Vallarta and San Diego, California.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Puntarenas and ends in San Diego, California.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Crystal Serenity.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 12 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.